Company Description
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.
In 2023 Eurofins generated revenues of €6,515 billion and has been among the best preforming stocks in Europe over past 20 years.
Job Description
Please note this is a full time role working 39 hours per week - Sunday to Thursday (09:00-17:30 (Sun-Wed) & 09:00-16:30 Thurs), OR Tuesday to Saturday (09:00-17:30 Tue to Fri & 09:00-16:30 Sat).
Training shift for the first 3 months will be 09:00-17:30 Monday to Thursday & 09:00-16:30 Friday.
The purpose of this role is to perform various analytical tests on dairy, food, and infant formula samples using a variety of test methods and techniques in a busy INAB-accredited food and dairy chemistry contract laboratory.
This will include validation of equipment and test methods to meet customer requirements as required. Assist with sample handling, preparation and data entry and approval using LIMS. Ensure requirements of quality system, ISO 17025 and INAB are adhered to in all activities. This position will be filled within a two week period.
Main responsibilities will include:
- Undertaking day-to-day effective, accurate and efficient processing of workload in the food chemistry laboratory and performing tasks assigned by the Team Lead/Lab Manager
- Adhering to regulations and laboratory policies regarding health and safety and to maintain a clean and hygienic working environment.
- Handling and testing samples for various dairy and nutritional tests according to documented procedures, including attention to sample preparation, temperature control, storage and prevention of cross-contamination.
- Maintaining accurate and systematic records of testing
- To have a sound knowledge of relevant documents within the Quality system including SOPs, Quality Manual, and relevant methods applicable to the post
- Have an active role in developing the capability and range of testing provided by the Laboratory to support profitable growth.
- Reporting any faults to the Team lead/Laboratory Manager
- Participate in the training programme, undergoing further training as required and participating in schemes to ensure ongoing competence.
- Additional duties as required by the Senior Staff to fulfil the requirements and demands of the laboratory.
- Complying with all aspects of Eurofins H&S policy
- Always uphold and maintain confidentiality
Qualifications
- Hard working self-motivated and ability to work on your own initiative
- Flexible hours and working patterns, part time to full time hours available
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Interest in / ability to research methodology
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, organise and co-ordinate your own workload
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Additional Information
We support your development! Eurofins are committed to supporting your career development. We offer training and development and the opportunity to progress in a growing and ambitious company.
We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.
Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!
Life at Eurofins is different! We want you to succeed and fulfil your potential. We don’t tie anyone to a tightly structured career path; instead, we create an environment where you can make your own decisions, prove yourself and advance quickly. Above all, we’re a meritocracy, promoting people based on talent and results, whatever their background.